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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1933.

GROWING BUSINESS CONFIDENCE

BRITISH TRADE

REVIVAL

BANK CHAIRMAN'S COMMENT

SOME FIGUREŞ

London Dec. 12.

Viscount Churchill, presiding at the annual shareholders' meeting of the British Overscas Bank to- day stated that despite various new unsettling factors which had appeared during the last twelve? months, the first faint signs of trade improvement noticeable a year ago had definitely grown stronger.

The Nanking peaca delegation taken on their arrival in Hongkong. Mr. Chang Chi, the leader, is second from the right. The others are Messrs. Ma Chiu-chun, Chan Shlu ying and Wong Luk-yat. (Photo: Yim

Fong),

Indeed, in view of the difficulties mentioned, the force behind this | WOULD UNITED STATES favourable development must be JOIN RECONSTITUTED very much greater than could be} measured by the netual recovery shown.

Ever more reassuring was that this progress was largely the out- come of regained confidence among the business communities, especially in Britain, who had begun to recover from the shocks of the last few years and to adapt themselves to the new conditions.

NEW CONFIDENCE.

He believed they could look for ward with increasing confidence.

The Board of Trade returns for November show that for the fifth

successive month. British exports have inercused,

LEAGUE

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JAPANESE SOAP CONFISCATED

LEVER BROTHERS TRADEMARK

UNINTENTIONAL OFFENCE

An instance of the infringement of British trade marks by Japanese manufacturers led to the appear- ance before Mr. Hamilton, at the Central Magistracy this morning, of the manager of the Kee Choung Tai Company, 43, Jervola Street, on a summons accusing him of having for sale soap to which the trade mark of Lever Brothers a trade mark so nearly resembling (China) Ltd., had been applied. as to be calculated to decelve.

Mr. J. B. Prentia, of Hastings

DISARMAMENT & Company, appeared for the

DIPLOMACY

IN EXPLORATORY PHASE

countries comprising the Little Entente, Czechoslovakin, Rumania and Jugoslavin, and in this connection much importance CONVERSATIONS is attached to the visit which the French Foreign Minister, M. IN LONDON

aul Boncour, will pay to Warsaw, Prague and. Bucharest after Christmas,

London, Dec. 12. In accordance with a decision taken by the Disarmament Con-

JAPAN MIGHT REJOIN.

complainant, Mr. Chung Kam-tong, of the China Soap Company, and Mr. Horace Lo appeared for the defence..

Mr. Lo said the matter had been Rettled between the parties, und the complainants would ask for the summons to be withdrawn.

NO. WITHDRAWAL.. Mr. Hamilton:-I will not allow any summons taken out on trade marks to be withdrawn.

Mr. Lo:-The defendant is going to give an undertaking to the complainants.

Mr. Hamilton:-If he ifkes

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to

His mission to these capitals has ference Bureau, when a fort plead guilty, and the defence the as Its main object the strengthen-night ago it adjourned until asks me to deal with the matter ag of the links between France January, "parallel and supple-lightly, it is another matter, but The figures are imports, £63,734, and the Little Entente. He will mentary efforts" have been and am not going to have it with- 338, an increase of £1,063,285 on

asure the three countries that are being undertaken by the drawn. October, and of £2,218,422 on the France will defend their interests various Governments through Mr. Lo-am placed in a very previous November; exports, £34,-gainst any dictatorship by the diplomatic channels.

difficult position, because my 4434, 969, an increase of £303,983 on

Great Powers. October and of £3,341,282 on the

close touch the British Government

With this general object în view, clients have acted innocently, and are in how that their attention has been previous November.

with Paris, Berlin drawn to the Infringement, they and Rome

and are encouraging have appreciated it. But they

don't admit the aummons. conversations.

Mr. Hamilton:-Why not? Mr. Lo:In this case the de goods for the first time in October fendants Imported the infringed or November. It was

the only not ment they received. Having of or seen the marks of the complainants, they acted in- cently, and did not know, they had committed any offence.

SOME 'COMPARISONS. Compared with November 1934. last month's imports show a decline of £2,336,662 in food, drink and tobacco and an increase of 13,332,- 117 in raw material and mainly un- manufactured articics.

The main items contributing to the increase in last month's exports, compared with those of the previous November were Iron and steel, non- ferrous metals, cotton yarns, wool- lena and manufactures thereof, chemicals and vehicles,

For eleven months of this year, importa totalled £613,017,716 and exporta £337,012,235.

favour of negotiations with Ger Some parties in France are in

many over the question of the Sanr, but all are united adamant- y against re-arming by the Relch,

These communications have at Signor Suvich, the Italian under- secretary for Foreign Affairs, has present only reached the left Rome for Berlin to discuss a Floratory stage and it may be ex possible basis for the reform of assumed that when they have been the League of Nations and will carried further, the next business also endeavour to obtain concrete of the British Government will details of Germany's ideas on dis-be to collate the results. armament,

It is emphasised that the pre- French eireles assert that the sent situation will not be cleared attempts made by Signor Mussolini up by an isolated pronouncement to arbitrate between Germany and from any quarter, as

Russin, whose relations purpose is to seek the best pos- have for some time been none tonsible basis upon which the work cordial, have signally failed. at Geneva could be resumed with

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JAPAN MIGHT RE-ENTER..

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IGNORANCE NO DEFENCE. Mr. Hamilton:-1 gravely.doubt whether the defence of ignorance the case of trade mark summons. is an adequate defence at all in Not only are the goods to be pro- be protected against buying some- tected, but the public also should thing they are not getting.

the prospects of achieving some thing positive. The recent in It is believed in London that the Disarmament Conferenes, Mr. terview which the President of Japan would re-enter the League Arthur Henderson, had with the Compared with the corresponding were it reformed. for purely British period of last year, Imports de-humanitarian and cultural pur-John Simon, is understood to have Foreign Secretary, Sir elined by £29,440,575 and exports poses, but otherwise the island em- been extremely cordial and increased by £4,371,023.-Britishpire would see little use in return-are working in close' accord. Wircicaa.

ing to Geneva,_.

The Secretary-General to the The attitude of Great Britain is League of Nations, Mr. Avenol that the Disarmament Conference, to-day called at the Foreign Office at all costs, must not die, but a and had a long conversation with considerable body of opinion says Sir John Simon-British Wircicas-import this particular soap or any that the League has tried to com- bine two contradictions: the pro- motion of pence and the enforce-; ment of peure.

The same section holds the view WITHOUT PERMIT that all sanetions and

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RADIO BROADCAST

TO-DAY'S BROADCAST.

A B.B.C. RECORDED. PROGRAMME

From Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 356 metroa:

4.30-7.10 p.m. Chinese programme." 6-6.15 p.m. Children's Studio

Concert.

7.30-10.30 p.m. European pro- gramme.

7.30-8 p.m. A Studio Concert. 1. Song The Empire Link (Lottie

Gordon),

Carl Henricks. 2. Pianoforte Solos.

(a) Rachmaninoff's Prelude in

O Minor. (b) Australien Minuet,

Mme. Lottia 'Gordon.

Carl Henricks.

Miss Elvie Yuen.

3. Song-Mighty Lak' A Roao.

4. Song Salaam (Lang).

5. Piano Solos.

(a) Bush Love Story.

(b) Hongkong Sketch.

(c) Chinese Wedding.

4. Menologue One Great Austra

lion Bush.

Mme. Lottie Gordon. 7. Song--Can't You Hear Me

Calling Caroline.

Carl Henricks,

8 p.m. Local Time and Weather Report.

8.3-8.30 p.m.

H. E. The Governor, with Descriptive A relay from Bombay-Introducing Street Scenes and Indian Music.

8.30-9 p.m. Carnaval Suite, Op. 9 (Schumana)

(arr. for Russian Ballet).

London Symphony Orchestra con- ducted by Sir Landon Ronald. 9-9.30 p.m. A B.D.C. Recorded Pro-

gramme.

Mr. A. J. Allan will talk on "My Adventure M Chislehurst."

9.30-10.30 p.m. From the Studio. Selections by The Cheern Band.

Programme.

1. Rhapsodie Russe (conducted by Prof. N. A. Tono!). 2. Blue Prelude.

3. Sentimental Gentleman from

4. I Raised My Hat

Georgia.

5. Play, Fiddle, Play,

6. Fountainette (conducted by

Prof, N. A. Tono).

7. Night and Day.

8. Oh Mister Carpenter. 0. From Meadow to Mayfair- Suite for Orchestra by Eric Contes.

(1) In the Country (Rustic Dance). (2) A Song by the Way (Romance). (3) Evening in Town (Valsa),

(conducted by Prat, N. A. Tonoff). 10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press NOWE.

10.35 pm. Close Down.

Should reception prove satisfactory, the programme between 5 and 6 p.m. Daventry. will be replaced by a relay from

SIR MILES LEAVES

COLOURFUL SCENES ON.

SHANGHAI BUND

Shanghai, Dec. 12. Colourful scenes were witnessed on the historic Bund foreshore this

after completing seven years ns British Minister to China, bade farewell to this country with every appearance of genuine regret.

A fine of $25 was imposed by tees must be cut from the Coven published in I! Lavora Fascista ad- the aoap being confiscated and the afternoon when Sir Miles Lampson,

ant of the League,

Mr. Prentis:-Under the parli cular section under which they are charged, it will be seen that cautions and have supplied all in- the defendants have taken all.pre- formation. They have acted in- nocently. They have also given an undertaking that they will not other soap infringing on the trade marks of Lever Brothers, that they correspondent

on will advertise that undertaking Signor Suvich's visit to Berlin. "A in one English and two Chinese semi-official communique recently newspapers, and will consent to mits that, during his Berlin visit, wrappera destroyed. The soap Mr. Hamilton, at the Central

Signor Suvich will chiefly discuss will also be divided equally be Magistracy this morning, on the SIGNOR SUVICH'S MISSION. the question of armament limitation tween the Little Sisters of the General Secretary of the South

und the problem of a new inter- Poor and the Blind Girls' Home. China Athletic Association sum-

Rome, Dec. 10. national organisation designed to Mr. Lo agreed to abide by these moned for having trespassed on

Signor Suvich, the Italian Under-consolidate a just pence for all na- terms. Crown Land by erecting a water Secretary for Foreign Affairs, left tions, says the writer. "In other

NOT INTENTIONAL. storage tank without a permit at for Berlin to-night to discuss with words, direct discussion will take the North Point bathing shed. Herr Adolf Hitler, the German place in Berlin on the question of reasonably assume that this

Chancellor, Italy proposals for the reform of the League of Na-proved, and that the prosecution Mr. Horace Lo, appearing for the reorganisation of the League tions, based on the fact that Ger- are satisfied that the infringement tho defendant, said he had been of Nations along more realistic many's withdrawal from Genova was not intentional. instructed to plead guilty. The lines and the Mussolini suggestion made it possible for Siguor Mus- Mr. Prentis: They certainly Association had a licence to erect that the Four-Pact should be en-solini to formulate his demanda and should have taken precautions. a water tank on the premises last larged to include Japan, the Soviet that, in order to revive the League, year, but, in view of the water Union and the United States. He one must first obtain Germany's stuff come from? shortage, had the tank ordered will, it is understood, also take up opinion. On the other hand, seeing and meant to use it temporarily to the disarmament question.-United that the equality of armament tide over the dry months. They Press.

rights is one of Germany's chief Cologne, Dec. 11. claims, this question will also be did not apply for another permit. Kolnische Zeitung yesterday discussed in detall at the Berlin

Mr. W. E. Hollands, of the published an article from its Rome conversations."-Havar,

did that, and through inadvertence

P.W.D..said that in June last the defendant applied for permisalon

to erect this tank, and had been

refused on the ground that they; had no permit. They did not apply for permit,

PAN-AMERICAN RELATIONS

U.S. APPEAL · FOR ·

FREËR TRADE

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

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Mr. Hamilton: I think I can

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A large number of prominent Chinese and foreign residents in- Mayor of Shanghai), and Mr. C. T. cluding Mr. Wu Teh-chen (ex-

Affairs) gathered on the Bund to. is Wang (ex-Minister for Foreign

say good-bye.

After inspecting A guard of honour Battalion of the Worcestershire comprising the Second Regiment and a detachment from H.M.S. Wild Swan, Sir Miles shook rehands with friends and boarded. the Customs launch at 2.30 p.m. which

to Ranchi.

conveyed him to the P. and O. Hner

Mr. Hamilton:-Where does this Mr. Prentis: From Japan. Mr. Hamilton: Have any presentations been made to Japanese Consul about it?

Mr. Prentis:We only got know about two days ago.

Mr. Hamilton:-In view of the terms, I will withdraw the sum

mona.

An order was made that the

ELEGANCE OF LANGUAGE MUST The P. and O. liner Ranchi is due soap be given to the Little Sisters GIVE WAY BEFORE SIMPLICITY IN here from Shanghai

ist G .. on of the Poor and the Blind 'Girls' PREACHING SOUND DOCTRINE-Friday.

Home. Savonarola.

The Kowloon Junior School aro There will be a dinner dance at glving an entertainment in the west Repulse Bay Hotel on Saturday, Do- lounge of the Y.M.C.A., Ballabary cember 16; and a tea, dance at this Road, Kowloon, en Thursday, Decem hotel on Sunday, December 17, at ber 2f at 5:30 pm.

4.30 p.m.

A very successful evening WALE spent at the Hotel Coell last night, when the RAD.B. (Grand Council)

TOC H RUSHLIGHT.

CEREMONY POSTPONED IN

ABSENCE OF BISHOP. We are asked to state that the of the Bishop of Victoria, Rt. Owing to the unavoidable absence Mr. Cordell Hull, U.S. Secretary There were over 70 guests present, Auction Bridge and Mahjong com- Padre, the ceremony of the bestowal held its Annual Re-Union Dinner receipts from the Contract Bridge, Rev. Ronald Owen Hall, Toc H.

potitions hold on Monday” at the

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Montevideo, Dec. 12.

As the launch made off, the band of the Worcesters played "Auld Lang Syne."-Reuter.

To Be Guest of Governor During his stay in Hongkong Sir Miles Lampson, K.C.M.G., G.B.,. C.M.G., M.V.O, the retiring Bri- tish Minister to China, will be the guest of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Pool at Govern ment House,

Sir Miles, who is accompanied by his daughter, will arrive in Hong- kong by the Ranchi on Friday England. morning at 7.a.m., on route to.

of State, in a speech, movingly and after dinner smoking concertjelona May Institute for the benefit of the Rushlight of the local group will be entertained at funcheon by

appealed for Lilateral reciprocity was enjoyed, -

of the S.P.CA. amounted to over $500, of Toc H

Was

On Friday, Sir Miles Lampson

troatics among the American Re

postponed inde- the Committee of the General finitely. publica, the abolition of trade

Chamber of Commerce and China As the result of a mishin at tho restrictions, and the gradual re- Shing Mun Valley Waterworks yester.

The ceremony wi

arranged to Association, and on Friday night take place in the Cathedral fant at dinner at Government Hound, A „duction of tariffa.

day, two workmen were adorited to Three caseS of diphtheria with evening, the occasion of the for- when he the Kowloon Hospital yesterday three deaths

will

meat Admiral The Pan-American Conference suffering from head injuries. With a cases of typhold with ons, death, King of the Hongkong link in the Berthelot, Commander-in-Chief of passed a resolution in favour, number of ather. coolies, they were three casca of meningitis with three "World Chain of Light."

the French Asiatis Squadron. The latter ritual was, however, inter alia of using the World rocks during quarrying operations, but culosis, were reported to the local performed in the Toe it room at overwhelmed by a fall of earth and deaths,, and 47 "deaths from tuber-

Bir Miles, accompanied by his Economic Conference machinery whilst others were extricated without health authorities last wook. for a general exchange of recipro serious injuries, they were struck by Monday one case each of diphtheris chairman, Mr. G. 9, Dunkley, om-Ranchi on Saturday morning, and On the Chartered Bank Building, the daughter, will embark aboard the city treaties-Router,

rocks, and badly hurt.

and meningitis were reported. clating.

will all at noon for London."

(one Imported),

two

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